Chimera Birdwing vs White-banded Sweat Bee

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Chimera Birdwing White-banded Sweat Bee
Scientific Name Ornithoptera chimaera Lasioglossum leucozonium
Order Lepidoptera Hymenoptera
Family Papilionidae Halictidae
Size 140-190 mm wingspan 8-10 mm
Habitat Mountains Farmland
Diet Nectar Feeders Nectar Feeders
Regions Oceania (Papua New Guinea - highlands) Europe, Asia, North America
Conservation Near Threatened Least Concern

Chimera Birdwing

A large montane birdwing butterfly found in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. It occurs at elevations between 1200 and 2000 metres, higher than most other birdwings. Males have bright green and gold markings on black wings.

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Did You Know?

Named after the chimera of Greek mythology, this butterfly's iridescent wing colours shift dramatically depending on the angle of light.

White-banded Sweat Bee

A solitary dark brown furrow bee with conspicuous white hair bands on its abdomen. It is one of the most widespread and common Lasioglossum species in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Did You Know?

It is one of the most generalist of all solitary bees, having been recorded visiting flowers from over 20 plant families.